KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
Explain the contribution Ronald Gideon Ngala to the struggle for independence in Kenya
He mobilized the mijikenda into forming a pressure group – the Mijikenda Union As a member of the African Elected Members Organization, Ngala Pressured for more constitutional reforms for Africans. In 1955 he mobilized people from Mombasa to form the Mombasa African Democratic Union. He was instrumental in the Formation of KADU to defend the interest of the minority African groups against possible domination by KANU. He became the president of the party. Ngala and Mboya led the African delegation which attended the first Lancaster House Conference to discuss the independence constitution He supported and called for the release of detained leaders In May 1963, KADU under the leadership of Ngala formed the first independence government
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Why did Africans start independent schools in Kenya during the colonial period?
Explain the effects of slave trade on the African communities in Kenya
The raids for slaves by traders led to insecurity and fear making people abandon their economic activities. Able- bodied people were taken away as slaves leaving the weak who could not work effectively. It led to the death of family members denying the family the much needed workforce. Led to loss of skilled labour force e.g. iron smiths Methods used in acquiring slaves such as burning of houses led to destruction of the environment and human suffering Slave raids and slave of people led to depopulation/ displacement Promoted interaction between African communities e.g. the Akamba and Agikuyu Led to the spread and use of Kiswahili in the interior of Kenya Led to the spread of Islam and Islamic culture Opened up the interior of Kenya for European penetration Explain five factors which led to the decline of the coastal towns after 1500
Disruption of trade by the Portuguese resulted in loss of revenue Constant warfare and conflicts between the Portuguese and the coastal towns led to the total destruction of some coastal settlements Invasion of coastal settlement by the Zimba led to the disruption of economic activities of the coastal settlement. Increased conflicts between the city states discouraged traders from the interior to bring trade goods to the coast. The draught spell hindered farming activities Conflicts between the Mazrui family and the AI Busaidi family over the control of the coastal settlement. Taxes levied on the coastal settlements by the corrupt Portugueseadministrators weakened the economic base of the settlements. Rivalry between European Nations for the control of the trade along the East African Coast led to the decline of some coastal towns. Describe the characteristics of the coastal towns by 1500
Kiswahili was used as the main medium of communication in the coastal towns. Islam was the main religion practiced in the towns. Islamic law/Sharia was used in administration. Houses were constructed using Arabic architecture. Trade was the main economic activity in the towns. In the city states were generally divided into two sections, one Muslim and other African. The city states were ruled by Imams/Sultans/sheikhs. The city states were independent political entities. Towns minted and used their own coins/money. People wore woven and silk clothes. The social organization of the Mijikenda during the pre- colonial period
The Mijikenda believed in the existence of one supreme God whom they called Mulungu Prayers were made directly to Mulungu They offered sacrifices to appease Mulungu Priest presided over religious ceremonies and rituals Other people such as the medicenemen, diviners played an important role among the Mijikenda In the city states were generally divided into two sections, one Muslim and the other African The city states were ruled by imams/ Sultans/ Sheikhs The city states were independent political entities Towns minted and used their own coins/ money People wore woven and silk clothes Describe
The political and social organization of Mijikenda The Mijikenda were organized into between 416 clans with many sub- Clans Each man lived in protected villages known as Kaya Young men became members of age – sets after going through circumcision Senior age –set members made up the government council, Kambi The council was responsible for the administration of a clan Council meetings were chaired by headmen The junior age- set members made up the warrior group which was charged with defending the community Why did the Bantu migrate from their coastal settlement at Shungwaya in the sixteenth century?14/5/2020 Why did the Bantu migrate from their coastal settlement at Shungwaya in the sixteenth century?
Invasion of the settlement by the incoming cushites Internal conflicts/ feuds Population increase Outbreak of diseases/ epidermics/ natural calamities Search for more land for settlement and pasture State two functions of Prison in Kenya
They offer security/ protection to prisoners They supervise prisoners/ execute court orders They train prisoners in special skills/ rehabilitate They maintain law and order among prisoners Name two major types of government expenditure
Recurrent expenditure Capital expenditure/ development expenditure Serving expenditure What is the difference between a civil and a criminal dispute?
A civil dispute is between individuals, while a criminal dispute is one in which the law of the land has been broken by individuals. In what way did the Lennox – Boyd constitution contribute to the constitutional changes that led to the attainment of independence in Kenya?
The constitution led to increased number of elected Africans in the legislative council (from 8 to 14) It led to the introduction of multi- racial representation in the legislative Council It led to the increase of the number of African Ministers to two Give one reason why Africans who lived in towns formed social welfare organizations during the colonial period
To provide security To promote unity and a sense of belonging among members To cater for the basic needs of the members State two features of the political organizations which were formed in Kenya before 1939
They were ethnic ( tribal based/ oriented/ urban based They were non- militant They were led by educated Africans chiefs They were formed in response to socio- economic and land problems of various ethnic groups Identify one institution which advised the government in Kenya in the administration of the colony during the early twentieth century
The executive council/ advisory council The legislative council The church Give two reasons why the Uganda railway was built
Give two reasons why the British allowed the imperial British East Africa Company to administer their possession in East Africa during the nineteenth century.
State two ways in which the Wanga Kingdom benefited from the collaboration between Nabongo Mumia and the British during the scramble
State two benefits of Portuguese rule over the coastal settlement
Name two Bantu communities in Kenya whose ancestors settled in the Mount Elgon area before migrating to their present homeland.
Give two main factors which influenced the Abaluyia to become crop farmers by the beginning of the nineteenth century Possession of iron and iron working skills
What religious functions did the Orkoiyot of the Nandi perform during the pre- colonial period?13/5/2020 What religious functions did the Orkoiyot of the Nandi perform during the pre- colonial period?
Identify the two economic activities which the maasai acquired as a result of interacting with the Agikuyu during their settlement in Kenya
What was the base of the political organization among the Cushites during the pre- colonial period?13/5/2020 What was the base of the political organization among the Cushites during the pre- colonial period?
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